The 55-year-old, who was assisted by an interpreter during the brief preliminary hearing by TV link with Elmley Prison, Sheppey, was remanded in custody until July 9, when he is expected to enter pleas.

Armed police swooped at an address in Tarragon Road, Barming, on March 26

He was arrested on March 26 after armed police raided his home and cordoned off surrounding roads for almost two hours.